Violet and Jobie in the Wild (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780062499691)

"A gem of a story. "--Booklist (starred review)

"A marvelous heroic journey. "--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"A narrative centering family bonds and new experiences. "--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Newbery Medal winner Lynne Rae Perkins introduces Violet and Jobie, two house mice exiled to the wilderness, in an exceptional read-aloud and read-alone for fans of Skunk and Badger, Nuts to You, and classic animal stories such as Stuart Little. This thrilling--and funny!--animal adventure explores themes of friendship, family, bravery, and the meaning of home. Violet & Jobie in the Wild is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author.

Brother and sister mice Violet and Jobie live a cozy and comfortable life in a humans' house, where food is plentiful, and the television is both educational and entertaining. In fact, Violet, tucked safely behind a book in the bookcase, loves to watch nature programs along with the young boy of the family. The boy's mother, however, isn't the biggest fan of mice.

When Violet and Jobie are caught in a trap, the young boy pleads with his mother to release them, and she agrees. Now Violet and Jobie find themselves in tall grasses, under tall trees, surrounded by all kinds of unfamiliar scents and sounds and creatures. In short, they find themselves in the wild. How will they survive?

This short, generously illustrated novel is packed with action, humor, heart, friendship, and surprises. Award-winning author Lynne Rae Perkins's Violet & Jobie in the Wild will resonate with readers who love books about animals.

Author: Lynne Rae Perkins
ISBN-10: 0062499696
ISBN-13: 9780062499691
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Language: English
Published: 09/13/2022
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.98w x 0.97d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516488 / Violet and Jobie in the Wild


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/01/2022
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2022
Booklist 09/01/2022 pg. 76
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2022 pg. 96
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2022
School Library Journal 01/13/2023 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2022 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style